Food
This candy has stripes of red throughout
Candy cane
Another name for hot chocolate
Hot cocoa
this is the name of the main character in “Elf”
buddy
The best way to tell if your turkey is thoroughly cooked
Meat thermometer
This variety of winter squash contains the most potassium
Acorn
An edible House
Gingerbread house
This is a popular drink to keep warm made from apples
Hot cider
This is the name of the Grinch’s dog
This common baking ingredient is toxic to dogs
Baked beans, macaroni, cheese and chocolate all contain high amounts of this
Potassium
According to this song this type of nut is roasted over an open fire
Chestnuts
Popular drink only available around Christmas
Egg nog
This is the name of the kid from “Home Alone.”
Kevin
In addition to salmonella this bacteria has also been found in raw cookie dough
E. coli
Doing this to your potatoes can decrease potassium content
Leeching (peel potatoes, soak then boil I new water)
Who says “catch me if you can”
Gingerbread man
This drink is often served in a large bowl and can come in many varieties
Punch
This is the name of Bob Crachit’s son in “A Christmas Carol.”
Tiny Tim
The commercial process in which foods are treated with milk heat to kill bacteria and extend shelf life
Pasteurization
Pumpkin and pecan pies have a lot this mineral
Potassium
Fruit, nuts, and spices soaked in spirits originated from roman times
Fruit cake
The most popular holiday drink at Starbucks that includes chocolate
This is the name of the rabbit in the magic hat in “Frosty the Snowman.”
Hocus Pocus
This will keep hot foods hot at your holiday gatherings
Crock pot/warming tray/sternos
In 1902 this crackers were introduced at Christmas time in a little box with a string and the intent was for them to be hung on Christmas trees
Animal crackers